South African nationals in and around Naples can turn to the Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Naples for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Chiatamone, 53/c, 80121 Napoli, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 0811 9364522 |
| Fax | +39 0811 9363380 |
| consolatosudafricanapoli@virgilio.it consolatosudafricanapoli@gmail.com |
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| Head of Mission | Gianluigi Gaetani Dell’aquila D’aragona, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The city of Naples |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via Chiatamone, 53/c, 80121 Napoli.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The South African honorary consul in Naples
The honorary consul in Naples is a volunteer representative of South Africa, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Gianluigi Gaetani Dell’aquila D’aragona, who received the Italian exequatur in January 2025. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. The quickest way to reach the office: call +39 0811 9364522 and e-mail consolatosudafricanapoli@virgilio.it.
The honorary consulate is responsible for the city of Naples. Naples is in Campania. The street address is in Napoli. The embassy in Rome is roughly 190 km away.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in South Africa (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Applications for South African passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the South African Embassy in Rome.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays as well as on the South African national day, 27 April. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint Januarius, 19 September) is a local holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Embassy and consulates of South Africa in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of South Africa
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – South Africa in Naples
Can I get a South African passport at the honorary consulate in Naples?
For a new South African passport, contact the South African Embassy in Rome.
How do I contact the South African honorary consul in Naples?
By phone on +39 0811 9364522 or by e-mail to consolatosudafricanapoli@virgilio.it.
Who is the South African honorary consul in Naples?
Gianluigi Gaetani Dell’aquila D’aragona, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur January 2025).
Which area does the South African honorary consul in Naples cover?
Its consular district is the city of Naples.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026), Viaggiare Sicuri – Italian travel advice for South Africa. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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